There’s No Story We Can’t Tell: Check Out Amistad’s Exhibitions

Welcome to the Exhibitions page where history comes alive. Browse through Amistad’s current, upcoming, and past exhibitions to witness the narratives that shape American discourse.

Coming Soon

We the People: Tsuyoshi Matsumoto

Documents from the American Missionary Association archives tell a different wartime story

The Rural Training and Research Center (RTRC)

Federation of Southern Cooperative's Rural Training & Research Center in Epes, Alabama

Morial - Retractable Exhibit

Sybil Morial Traveling Exhibit

Urban League of New Orleans - Retractable Exhibit

Urban League of New Orleans - Retractable Exhibit

Sports and Civil Rights - Retractable Exhibit

Sports and Civil Rights - Retractable Exhibit

Undated photograph of the Unity Industrial Life Insurance Company office [?] by Villard Paddio.

The Things We Do For Ourselves: African American Civic Leadership in the Crescent City

New Orleans' Black leaders influenced business, education, and activism from mid-19th to mid-20th century.

Dental clinic at Valena C. Jones School, circa 1940.

Divergent Roads: The Historical Paths of Women Leaders in New Orleans

Amistad’s exhibit with NOLA4Women honors New Orleans women leaders in education, business, rights, and growth.

First page of Himes’ short story, “Daydream,” 1955.

Lonely Crusade: The Life and Work of Chester Himes

Chester Himes, prolific yet overlooked, explored Black life, later known for his 'Harlem Cycle' detective novels.

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What kind of exhibitions does the Amistad Research Center offer?

The Amistad Research Center offers a variety of virtual and traveling exhibitions focused on African American history, culture, and the Civil Rights Movement.

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Are there physical exhibitions at the Amistad Research Center?

Our physical exhibition gallery is currently closed. We are working towards reopening in the future.

Digital Exhibitions

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How can I access the digital exhibitions?

Our digital exhibitions are featured on the Google Cultural Institute. You can access them by clicking on the images on our website.

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What topics do the digital exhibitions cover?

Our exhibitions explore a wide range of topics, including the Civil Rights Movement, art and activism, and the education of African Americans in the post-Civil War South.

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Are there any plans for new digital exhibitions?

We are continuously working to expand our digital offerings. Stay tuned for updates on new exhibitions.

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When will the physical exhibition gallery reopen?

We are closely monitoring the situation and will announce a reopening date as soon as possible.

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